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Which budget-friendly 4K drone is right for you?

We took two aerial drones out for test flights and walked away more impressed than ever.



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Virtual reality eyed as a replacement for some painkillers

As the technology decreases in price, some hospitals are trying it as a distractive force to cut the use of opioids.



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'Back to the Future'-inspired sneakers will arrive this year

Nike has created the HyperAdapt, self-lacing shoes inspired by "Back to the Future Part II."



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Toyota's new 'cuddly' robot could expand the definition of family

The Kirobo Mini can recognize expressions and make conversation.



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Newest hearables will change the way people think about hearing aids

The new Starkey Halo 2 hearables put the internet in your head.



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Disney World to debut LED-lit dancing drones

Not to worry, nightly fireworks shows at Disney World aren't going anywhere ... yet.



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It's Cyber Monday, an archaic name for an irrelevant event

The constantly connected computer in your pocket makes it irrelevant.



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18 apps to help you keep your New Year's resolutions

From losing weight to learning a language, these apps will help you stay on track.



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Hearables improve what you see as well as what you hear

The new connected hearing aids make everything better, not just your hearing.



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10 fun projects for the Raspberry Pi Zero W

With wireless and Bluetooth connectivity now baked in, the possibilities for this tiny computer are endless.



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Navigating the legalities of flying a drone

Whether you want to fly a drone for fun or business, you need to know the rules.



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What you need to know about fitness trackers

Despite their continued popularity, fitness trackers may not deliver on the promises they make.



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Your own sweat may soon power your phone

A new skin patch that draws energy from your sweat can power a radio for two days.



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4 ways to charge a phone when the power's out

Keep your phone charged during a power outage with these hacks, or by planning ahead.



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The Google spy who loved me

There are a few things to know about Google Home, the home automating wunderkind.



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Robot dog opens door, fights back in startlingly human-like fashion

Boston Dynamics releases video of new robot dog that can open doors.



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I'm not sad to see the phone fading away

Once upon a time, the phone company had to convince us to talk. Oh, how things have changed.



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Don't call IQbuds Boosts hearing aids, but do give them a try

IQbuds Boost hearables are blurring the distinction between wireless earbuds and those so-called medical devices.



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Raspberry Pi project aims to count your bees

Beekeepers used to guessing at the strength of their honey hives can now explore some sweet new data thanks to this Raspberry Pi program.



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Why our urge to answer the phone is long gone

It used to be the only form of instant two-way communication; now the telephone is just an obstacle.



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Meet Boston Dynamics' family of strange and amazing robots

Boston Dynamics robots imitate human and animal movements, making them impressive — and a little creepy.



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Would you want to live in an Alexa-powered smart home?

Following a major investment in a prefab homebuilder, it's clear that Amazon is serious about voice-controlled smart homes.



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This periodic table may make you think twice about your next phone upgrade

A new periodic table from the European Chemical Society spells it out: As rare earth elements are mined for use in smartphones, they're at risk of disappearing.



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Infotainment systems in cars are distractions for all, but even more so for older drivers

Entertainment systems in cars reveal a design problem, not an aging problem, and it should be fixed.



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IrisVision is a VR headset that delivers reality to people with low vision

It's a great example of how phone technology is going to change everything about aging.



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Should I unplug my appliances and, if so, will I save money on my electric bill?

Appliances -- also known as energy vampires -- keep drawing power even when they're off.



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Air-purifying headphones aim to help urban dwellers breathe easy

Vacuum manufacturer Dyson drops a patent for headphones that filter air to an integrated mouthpiece.



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10 virtual tours to enjoy while social distancing

From Versailles to Mars, these digital experiences are about as close as we'll get to discovering new wonders from the comfort of home.



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This newly identified critter eats rocks and secretes them as sand

Researchers have found a kind of shipworm that eats its way through rocks.




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Newly discovered shark puts on a light show to lure in its next meal

Scientists find a tiny pocket shark that glows in the dark in the Gulf of Mexico.




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Live cam offers rare peek at snowy owl nest

Explore.org and the Owl Research Institute team up for a live cam that offers a rare glimpse of an arctic snow owl nest in Alaska.




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Baby birds communicate with each other before they even hatch

When faced with danger, embryos warn each other from inside their egg.




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Squirrels rely on birds to let them know when it's safe to go out

Squirrels pay close attention to bird chatter to find out if there's a predator nearby.




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Why male honeybees try to blind their queens

New research finds a protein in honeybee semen that makes the queen temporarily blind.




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Why do cats love paper and plastic so much?

Just why is that grocery bag or holiday wrapping paper so irresistable to your feline friend? Scientists have some thoughts on why cats love paper and plastic.




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Scientists taught rats how to play hide-and-seek and they really got into it

Rats played hide-and-seek with scientists for no other reward than strokes and tickles.



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Why are some dogs more aggressive than others?

A new study finds as much as 70% of a dog's behavior, including aggressiveness, is inherited.




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Why we're so fixated on bringing back the woolly mammoth

Scientists have been working to resurrect the woolly mammoth for years now. How close are we, and should we even be doing it?




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This savvy toad pretends to be a deadly viper

Researchers have found a toad that perfectly mimics a poisonous snake right down to its hiss.




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Why researchers are teaching rats how to drive

Scientists got rats to drive little cars, and it could help improve mental health treatments for humans.




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Researchers find 'alarming' loss of insects in large-scale study in Germany

insects in German forests and grasslands have declined by about one-third in just the past decade.




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This fluffy newborn flamingo is here to steal your heart

A newborn flamingo baby is going viral after posts by the Denver Zoo.




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Doctors perform cataract surgery on gorilla

Experts at San Diego Zoo's medical center perform cataract surgery on Leslie the lowland gorilla to save her eyesight.




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Ants have a brilliant strategy for determining friend from foe

Ants determine if a newcomer is a friend or foe based on how certain chemical markers are decoded in their brain — and getting along is the default setting.



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Lab animals can now be adopted, FDA says

A new policy allows research animals at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be adopted into forever homes when their experiments end.




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Ocean creatures keep millions of viruses at bay

A new study finds some marine animals are brilliant virus exterminators.



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[Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS to Introduce MHPS-TOMONI&reg; Digital Solutions for Geothermal Power Plant in Mexico -- Real-time Plant Monitoring and Diagnostics to Improve Efficiency, Enhance Operational Performance and Redu

・ First introduction for a geothermal power plant ・ Enhancing the operation and performance of power generating facilities in close cooperation with customers




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[Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS Announces Changes in Group Company Personnel

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN (March 26, 2020) - Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd. (MHPS) announced the following group company personnel changes effective March 31 and April 1, 2020.




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[Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS Announces Changes in Executive-level Personnel

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN (March 26, 2020) - Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd. (MHPS) announced the following executive-level personnel changes effective June 19, 2020.  




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MHPS, MHIENG and MGC selected to conduct research on effective recycling of CO<sub>2</sub> to produce methanol<br>-- The collaborative research project commissioned by NEDO aiming at developing carbon capture and utilization (CCU) techno

Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering (MHIENG) and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (MGC) were selected by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) to conduct joint research on the effective recycling of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted from the refinery at Tomakomai City, Hokkaido Japan where the CO2 is captured and stored by the existing demonstration plant. Further utilizing of the demonstration plant currently employed for CO2 Capture and Storage (CCS), the three companies will collaborate on research activities for CO2 Capture and Utilization (CCU) in order to produce methanol from captured CO2. The research is expected to run until February 2021.